Grape Run was still in my legs but Rog came up with a plan for a fun trip up the mountain. It was new ground for me.… Read more “What did you do this morning?”
Thank goodness it’s Monday!
I have not had this feeling for a very long time: good thing that Monday comes around because I need a rest day. I just had too… Read more “Thank goodness it’s Monday!”
The Moment
It is crystal clear. Now is the time, now is the moment. It is either make or break. Right here and right now. Sounds pretty melodramatic now… Read more “The Moment”
bike inspiration
Here are three short You tube clips I found this week which I want to share. I am loving my bike so much at the moment. I… Read more “bike inspiration”
The week (and a bit) that was: Knysna Big 4 +1
Indeed this was the best 10 days Mel and I had this winter! The plan was for us to ride the Mountain Bike and Road Ride together… Read more “The week (and a bit) that was: Knysna Big 4 +1”
Shoe fetish update:
Thanks to Niq for the prompt to write this. November last year I wrote this article about shoes and my journey up to that point. Now over… Read more “Shoe fetish update:”
Cycling on the road – some thoughts
Last week I had three interactions with bicycles that made me think. In fact I have been thinking about this for many months but these observations were the impetus I… Read more “Cycling on the road – some thoughts”
A poor man’s guide to recovery, my personal experience:
(My sister is doing Marathon Week with her running club in the UK. Basically this entails them running the total marathon distance over 5 days. Some days… Read more “A poor man’s guide to recovery, my personal experience:”
Tuesday morning run
Opening the gates guarded by spiders. I try to pass through as gently as possible. Chills down my spine every time I enter. My feet crunch, crunch,… Read more “Tuesday morning run”
Best Rusks in the World
With a title like this you expect there to be a huge amount of research behind this post.You are very correct. The research goes back many years to… Read more “Best Rusks in the World”